Doing business in the United Kingdom

Market research for the United Kingdom

• F&B sustainability report for the UK: October 2009

  A series of Government papers on food policy illustrate the significance the UK places on food and food-related issues.

• F&B sustainability report for the UK: July 2009

  There is increasing focus in UK mainstream discourse on amending diet for health and as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including reducing meat/red meat consumption.

• Food and beverage market in the United Kingdom

  The U.K. consumer appetite for healthy foods has grown, which can give New Zealand products an edge, but food miles and buy local campaigns present a challenge.

• Wine market in the United Kingdom

  New Zealand wines compete in the premium sector of the UK market where NZ Sauvignon Blanc is considered the benchmark for white wine. The United Kingdom is New Zealand’s second largest export market for wine.

• F&B sustainability report for the United Kingdom: April 2009

  The following is a summary of the April 2009 quarterly report for New Zealand business people, highlighting sustainability trends and issues in the United Kingdom.

• F&B sustainability report for the United Kingdom: January 2009

  Although consumers are scrutinising value during economic difficulties, they are still willing to pay for quality, and are doing more food preparation at home.

• F&B sustainability report for the United Kingdom: October 2008

  This report highlights sustainability trends and issues related to the food and beverage industry in the United Kingdom.

• Recreational marine industry in the UK

  The UK is the second largest boating market in Europe, and remains in relatively good health, despite the global downturn. Perspectives for the future of the industry are bright.

• Wine market in Continental Europe

  Overall EU wine consumption is falling, exacerbated by the economic downturn, but underserved markets like Russia may hold growth potential.

• Natural products market in the United Kingdom

  Natural products have hit the U.K. mass market, and New Zealand ingredients can be used to differentiate, but competition is intense.

• Functional foods market in Europe

  Functional foods may eventually account for 10 percent of the overall European food and drink market, and are particularly strong in northern Europe.

• Food miles and sustainability trends in the United Kingdom

  “Buy local” and other UK consumer and retailer agendas affect New Zealand’s F&B exports, but there are opportunities for those with sustainability credentials.

• Fashion and apparel market in the United Kingdom

  Most growth has been at the luxury brand and low-cost ends of the market, while the middle market is consolidating as sales decline.

• Information and communications technology market in the United Kingdom

  As Europe’s largest market for ICT products, the United Kingdom can serve as a solid base for targeting the entire region.

• Apparel Workbook

  This guide covers essentials of apparel industry exporting, and features market profiles of seven of New Zealand’s key apparel and textile markets.

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